Hit Me Again: The Value of Being Offended
The feeling of being offended or hurt by another’s opinions, beliefs, or values is something we can all identify with. It’s an unsettling and unpleasant experience, and rarely leads to healthy or appropriate responses. However with just a little intellectual training, (more…)
Trigger Unhappy
Something strange is happening at America’s colleges and universities. A movement is arising, undirected and driven largely by students, to scrub campuses clean of words, ideas, and subjects that might cause discomfort or give offense. (Lukianoff & Haidt, 2015, np) Recent articles in (more…)